Seelman Kristie L, Lewinson Terri, Engleman Lily, Maley Olivia R, Allen Alex
School of Social Work, Georgia State University.
J Gay Lesbian Soc Serv. 2017;29(3):300-318. doi: 10.1080/10538720.2017.1310644. Epub 2017 Apr 13.
Given that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults face notable health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts, there is a need for understanding how LGB adults cope with health challenges in late life. The current study analyzes narratives from nine LGB adults age 65 and older living in an urban area in the Southeast U.S. Participants spoke of coping strategies related to health promotion behaviors, shifting perspectives of health and body, trusting in spirituality for comfort, and accepting the end of life. We discuss implications for social services professionals who work with older LGB adults and for future research.
鉴于女同性恋、男同性恋和双性恋（LGB）老年人与异性恋同龄人相比面临显著的健康差异，有必要了解LGB成年人在晚年如何应对健康挑战。本研究分析了居住在美国东南部城市地区的9名65岁及以上LGB成年人的叙述。参与者谈到了与健康促进行为、对健康和身体观念的转变、依靠精神信仰获得慰藉以及接受生命终结相关的应对策略。我们讨论了这些结果对与老年LGB成年人打交道的社会服务专业人员以及未来研究的启示。
